Our Summer 2010

         Wow! I have not even done a blog entry in like 3 months! Andrew is now 5 months old and we (him and I) are going on our third month in the USA. Drew is in Phenoix, AZ at the Luke Air Force Base doing some training. We were able to fly out to see him for the 4th of July weekend.
          When we first got to the USA in mid May Andrew was still in NewBorn clothes! Now he is fitting in 6-9 months! He can still wear most of his 3-6 month size also which is nice!
          On August 4th, his 5 month mark I decided to try and sit him up by himself and he sat there all by himself for like 20 seconds! And it has only been like 5 days since then and he can already sit there for like 1-2 minutes!
          When we went to go and see Drew for the weekend in July I noticed his hair was falling out. Well it all has pretty much fallen out and already grew back in! He has like a dirty blonde color. And for his eyes, we still cannot tell what color they are going to be. If I had to guess I would say either a green or blue. Thats what I see in his eyes the most anyways. Mama said the other day that they looked really brown, guess it just depends on what he is wearing and on the surroundings.
        He has changed so much though! He does not even look like the same little baby! And he has put on so much weight!
        Andrew and I have like 2 1/2 more weeks left in the USA before we go back to Germany. Drew has to fly from AZ to Germany then come and get us so we can fly back with him. It sounds crazy to me! I don't understand why they won'y let him fly to GA and get us then go to Germany together. Then once we get to Germany we have to go and drive down to where De-An and Robert live to go and get our dog Spanky. I wonder if he still remembers us.

Taken on Chloe's birthday

July 9, 2010

Deployment

           Well today was the day! The day where Drew found out for 100% whether or not he was going overseas (deploying) And well, he is NOT! So we get to stay in Germany! We are still going to visit in the States for three weeks starting this weekend though. Hopefully starting this weekend I mean! If not then hopefully we will catch a flight on Monday. Like I was dead set on him having to deploy so when they told him he may not qualify to deploy we didn't know what was going to happen. But he told them he HAD to know by today, Monday May 10, 2010 whether or not he was going because he had to get us to the States with everything if he was. I was not stressing over him having to go or anything, if anything I was stressing about having to stay in the States for so long away from our home here in Germany! But it did bring like a sigh of relief to me hearing that he doesn't have to go, if that makes since. Drew didn't know what to think! He was bummed about not being able to go but then he was happy that he would get to be here for Andrew's first Christmas and stuff like that. I mean, we were both bummed about it in one way or another. But we are excited because when we get back from our visit to the States we are going to try and find a place off base to move to! How exciting is that?!?!?! I do not like moving at all but it will beat living on base! I mean, I really like living on base and all but it has become a drag being on the fourth floor with a baby and a dog! We are hoping to find a 3-4 bedroom free standing home, with 2 bathrooms or at least 1 1/2! And hopefully one that has a dish washer. But if not then that will be fine, its not like our's works here anyways!
           Anyways, just wanted to get on to share the exciting news! Oh yeah, and some other news... Drew and I wrote out our wills today. Saying like what we want done with our stuff if anything should ever end up happening to either of us.

Happy Mother's Day!

           Today is my first Mother's Day as a real mom! Drew and Andrew surprised me with a beautiful planted flower, well two flowers in it, and a box of Belgian Chocolates, which are YUMMY! We were able to go to church this morning also and hear the beautiful talks and song performances by the youth and the primary, which were so touching! I really enjoyed the song that the youth sung about the 12 strippling worriers and how they would not have been who they were without the influence of thier mothers! It was beautiful! And if Andrew was in the primary singing the song that they did, I would have cried my eyes out! :) It was, "Mother I Love You" After church Little Andrew and I were able to lay down and enjoy about a 2-3 hour nap, which was so amazingly nice! And now Drew is making dinner, which is one of those tasty chinese box dinner things, "Orange Chicken and Rice"

          I cannot believe that we leave in just one week! I mean I am not excited but I can't believe it is so soon! And tomorrow, Monday, Drew finds out whether or not he if he will deploy or not. It is so annoying! I mean, I had Andrew's stuff packed and re-packed it to try and make more room, now I may have to unpack just to put a few items in or I may have to unpack just to pack less this time around to make more room! Drew said that "they" said they are leaning more towards him not having to go. And if that is the case then we are moving off base ASAP! It is just kind of hard being on the fourth floor with having to carry up Andrew and groceries and the dog when he goes out. And when we look at the houses we are going to try and get a single standing house with just us living in it, 3 or 4 bedrooms, and at least 1 1/2 bathrooms, but hopefully 2 full bathrooms! :) And it would be nice to have somewhat of a yard for Spanky to play in and be... well a dog! :) But if he doesn't have to deploy then we will still go to the States for those 3 weeks to visit. Andrew and I may stay for an extra month though, but we don't know for certain what will happen.

May 5, 2010

           Its a little after 10 PM right now so I better hurry up and type in this so I can get some sleep while Andrew is still asleep.
           It all started yesterday. Not feeling 100%. Not sick, just feeling down. I cry. And when Drew asks me what is the matter, I tell him that I don't know and that I just cannot stop crying. Today it happened again. I don't really feel anything, I just cry and cannot stop. I looked up online different home remedies for post partum and from what I read it said vitamin B is a big help. I think I am going to start doing everything thing that I love. Like listening to country music all day, watch a favorite movie, eat something yummy and not feel guilty, just little stuff to help me feel better. Drew called this evening (seeing how he is working nights this week) to check up on me. I answered the phone crying. I try to avoid answering the phone at all  because I don't want people to know. Its embarrassing. I can't help it though. I am going to try and take the vitamin B and the Fish Oil Pills to see if that will help any, if not then I will go and see the doctor to see what he recommends. Its just depressing here sometimes. The sun was out more and the weather was warm. But now it seems like we have gone back in time back to the winter, and it is May! It is very cloudy and chilly out!
         

May 4, 2010

           Well not much has happened today. Andrew and I got up at about 8:30 this morning to start our day. Drew is working nights this week so he was here when we woke. The phone was ringing when I was in the living room with Andrew and I made Drew get up to answer it, mostly because I didn't want to talk to anyone. But he answered it and handed it to me! But it was Robyn and she said she was on her way over this way and wanted to know if I wanted to go to playgroup with her, it was going to be at Jessica's house. So Andrew and I got ready and went with her to it. One other lady came to playgroup, so there were just three toddlers playing together. I sat there and held Andrew and didn't do much talking, I just really don't have anything in common with anyone so nothing really to say. Anyways, I got home and told Drew to hurry up and get ready so we could go to the commisary to get some stuff for me to make for dinner tonight since we're feeding the missionaries. So we went and got stuff to make Sloppy Joes.
            Since Drew is working evenings this week he wasn't here yesterday evening when Andrew threw the biggest fit of his life, so far! He screamed for 1-2 hrs straight! He had gas and I tried rubbing his tummy but that didn't help him much. The only thing that helped was if I stood up with him and patted his butt to sort of bounce him a little. He burped some but thats about it. So and he threw that fit we were both tired so we went to bed early, at 8 that night. It was nice and all but we are used to sleeping then waking up early and changing his diaper and feeding him then going to sleep for another 2-3 hours. Since we went to playgroup we did not have time for that. So right now I am trying my hardest to keep my eyes open. He is awake of course, since he slept through playgroup which ended up lasting like 2 hours. So I was cranky after we went grocery shopping and trying to clean up some for the missionaries tonight. And of corse I start saying rediculas stuff and Drew and I start to argue! Honestly if I just would have stayed quiet nothing would have started. I am just cranky because I have not showered in days and the house, as always, is a mess and I have to get everything ready for tonight.
           On a happy note, Andrew is 2 months old today!

2 Month Examination

           Today we took Little Andrew to the pediatricain on the Spangdahlem base for his 2 month check up. He is a little more than 22 inches long and is 9.9 pounds! I am so proud of him! So they are happy with his weight! So I don't really have to give him anymore formula which is nice! So the next time I have to take him in is for his 4 month check up. So we will be in the States for that one. I will have to take him to Fort Gordon for that one.
           Yesterday I went thru his clothes and packed them. I am probably going to go thru them again though. I am going to try and pack as lite as possible for him since I have ALOT to pack for him. When he out grows his clothes and if they are still in good use-able condition then I am going to box it up and send it here to Germany. I don't know if I will send it while I am in GA or if I will send it at the end right when I am about to leave to come home. If I send it while I am still in the States then I will probably send the boxes to Robyn or someone who will still be living here.
         I want to go to the States while Drew is gone, but then again I don't want to go. The reason being is family issues. I mean, I won't even be able to be around everyone at once because no one can get along. And it hurts me on the inside so bad! My heart is like so heavy because of it. I just want to cry! I wish people would just GROW UP and act like an adult. And realize how much people have helped them out and what not. I feel like I have NO ONE to talk to. I don't like crying in front of people at all, or letting people know how I feel. So it like totally limits me. I mean I can talk to Drew about ANYTHING but I just let stuff build up and bother me on the inside because SO MUCH is going on right now I do not want people to know how scared, annoyed and frustrated I am with stuff right now. Everything that has been bothering me is just stuff in the States. I mean, people want me to go and see them but they don't want other people to be there. Or me travel to see people, I mean, who is going to come and see me? Drew and I have been married 4 years, next month, and NO ONE has ever come to visit us, at either of the places we have lived! I am not complaining because I understand that people have situations and what not but people think I can do EVERYTHING! People don't understand my husband is going to be gone for 6 months and we never know what will happen while he is there! So I have enough to worry about without having to worry about what everyone else wants me to do.
           Okay well writing this down in here has helped me to vent some! :) Anyways, I better get going. Tomorrow is my little sister Caroline's birthday, she will be 15 and she is so excited about going and taking her test at the DMV to get her learner's permit. Friday, the 30th is Gina's birthday.

7 Weeks Old

           On Thursday April 22, 2010, Andrew turned 7 weeks old! We also took him in to get weighed again. The previous week he weighed 8.7 pounds and they wanted him to gain a little more. So when we took him in to get weighed on Thursday, a week later, he weighed in at 9.1 pounds! So they were happy with that! (finally!) But she went ahead and scheduled him for his 2 month appointment which is next Wednesday.
           He started one of the coolest things on Thursday also! Smiling like crazy! I love it! Drew was naming off schools like ASU, Florida Gators, and then he said BYU and thats when Andrew put the biggest smile on his face that I have ever seen! (We'll have to work on the BYU thing though!)
           Wednesday April 21, 2010, he slept all day! I knew something was not right. So the next day for his appointment I told the head nurse that he has not been feeling well. Honestly that day I would not have been smiling if I felt as bad as he did! I don't know how he pulled it off! His face would get really warm for a while and he was just so clingy, which I do not blame him. So I pretty much just held him all day Thursday. But the head nurse, which was a nice lady, wrote out a prescription for him for some nasal spray. She told me to put some in his nose then suck it up with the surrenge. I told her that shouldn't be a problem because I had been up since 4:30 that morning surrenging his nose so he could sleep. Now it is Saturday and he is still not feeling well at all! He has a stuffy nose and is conjested and caughs and sneezes and gets warm every now and then. Oh and another thing he does is like throw up the milk he drinks. I was telling Mama about how he was feeling and she said he is probably throwing/spitting up because it is probably the only way for him to get the mucus out of his chest. So this weekend we are just going to stay home and take it easy.